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I'm currently 10.8 wks into my second rodeo, and I'm having an issue?

My first pregnancy was pretty much a breeze, with the exception that I couldn't control my eating =)
With this second pregnancy, I've been able to manage my cravings, keep my weight down (lost two pounds actually) however, urinating is a huge issue
When I go to the bathroom, no matter how badly I have to pee, I can't, not without having to push REALLY hard to get the pee to come out, and frankly it scares the heck out of me.
I go to the doc in another week+ but I"m freaking out now, and can't afford a doc visit this week
any suggestions/testimonies

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You should at least call your doctor's office to talk with a nurse. This could be a symptom of a serious problem and you may need to be seen earlier, reagardless of whether or not you can really afford it. When it comes to your health, and your baby's health, there's no reason to wait on making a simple phone call.I'm in my third pregnancy and haven't experienced anything like that. I know that sometimes, depending on how things are positioned your bladder can be compressed and the urethra can be as well, which sort of pinches it closed. Pregnancy also puts us at a much higher risk for UTIs, which could be causing your problem.

i'm almost eleven weeks, but not quite =) I'll definitely call my doc, I'm somewhat of a hypochondriac so I just have to make sure I'm not completely crazy =) TY for your reply I'll post how it goes tomorrow!

i'm almost eleven weeks, but not quite =) I'll definitely call my doc, I'm somewhat of a hypochondriac so I just have to make sure I'm not completely crazy =) TY for your reply I'll post how it goes tomorrow!

Sounds like you might have a UTI. One of the symptoms is the feeling like you need to pee, but no actual pee. Definitely talk to your doctor before you take anything; most of the typical medicines for UTIs would be dangerous for the fetus. And in the meantime, keep drinking plenty of water and cranberry juice (which is supposed to help keep the urinary tract free from infection).

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